Palmer, AK Road Trips

Palmer, AK serves as a quiet starting point in Alaska, connecting drivers to 12 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 11-mile quick runs to 978-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Palmer, AK spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

1239.8 mi

Dutch Harbor, AK

Quickest Drive

18m

Wasilla, AK

Plan Around Palmer, AK

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Palmer, AK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Dutch Harbor, AK to Palmer, AK 1239.8 mi · 57h 45m Sitka, AK to Palmer, AK 859.1 mi · 50h 56m Haines, AK to Palmer, AK 779.2 mi · 49h 49m Juneau, AK to Palmer, AK 711 mi · 41h 30m

Continue From Palmer, AK

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Palmer, AK to Ketchikan, AK 977.6 mi · 49h 18m Palmer, AK to Petersburg, AK 844 mi · 49h 1m Palmer, AK to Prudhoe Bay, AK 826.5 mi · 23h 6m Palmer, AK to Fairbanks, AK 327.5 mi · 6h 42m

Trips from Palmer, AK

Palmer, AK to Ketchikan, AK

977.6 mi 49h 18m

Palmer, AK to Petersburg, AK

844 mi 49h 1m

Palmer, AK to Prudhoe Bay, AK

826.5 mi 23h 6m

Palmer, AK to Fairbanks, AK

327.5 mi 6h 42m

Palmer, AK to Fritz Creek, AK

276.9 mi 6h 19m

Palmer, AK to Cohoe, AK

209.4 mi 4h 38m

Palmer, AK to Ridgeway, AK

191.6 mi 4h 11m

Palmer, AK to Girdwood, AK

79.3 mi 1h 40m

Palmer, AK to Anchorage, AK

43 mi 55m

Palmer, AK to Big Lake, AK

32.2 mi 53m

Palmer, AK to Eagle River, AK

28.8 mi 36m

Palmer, AK to Wasilla, AK

11.3 mi 18m

Driving from Palmer, AK

Expect an average of 321 miles and about 12h 18m behind the wheel when leaving Palmer, AK. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 978 miles (49h 18m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Palmer, AK are Ketchikan, AK (977.6 mi, 49h 18m), Petersburg, AK (844 mi, 49h 1m), Prudhoe Bay, AK (826.5 mi, 23h 6m), Fairbanks, AK (327.5 mi, 6h 42m), and Fritz Creek, AK (276.9 mi, 6h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AK currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 321-mile trip from Palmer, AK, budget about $62 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Palmer, AK and 12 routes heading into Palmer, AK, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 978 miles.

The longest mapped route from Palmer, AK covers 978 miles and takes approximately 49h 18m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Palmer, AK runs about 321 miles with a drive time of roughly 12h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 321-mile trip from Palmer, AK costs roughly $62 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Palmer, AK include Ketchikan, AK, Petersburg, AK, Prudhoe Bay, AK and Fairbanks, AK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.